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08-03-2005, 10:59 AM
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Where is the best place to attach a tow strap to the back of the H2?? Thanks
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08-04-2005, 11:45 AM
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Logic would hold that you would want as much downward force on all 4 pulling wheels as possible. With the weight of the engine up front and the natural tendancy of the squat while pulling at the rear, it only makes sense to pull forward when possible. Couple that with Phil's points on the stresses being exerted and it's better to use the rear.
Of course, situations differ and you might not be able to pull from the rear and might have to pull in reverse all the while turning the front end around an obstacle, etc.
On the ranch we simply shove the looped end of a strap or cable into the receiver hitch of the truck and then slide the hitch pin through it as long as it isn't some serious recovery. It's a fast, easy way tow.
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08-08-2005, 03:35 PM
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All the best ~t!  Make sure ya don't flush no dogs down the potty!! 
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08-04-2005, 04:04 PM
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by TXSUT:
Why the strong emphasis on using shackles?
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Because if you loop the strap around and through itself and pull it tight it cinches in on itself. It's a PISSER to undo. Plan on using a screwdriver, hammer and a lot of wrangling to get it to loosen up.
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Where is the best place to attach a tow strap to the back of the H2?? Thanks
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08-08-2005, 03:21 PM
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by DRTYFN:
Are you back to the old Western Side Saddle grip? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Nope, still in love.   Just got back from Vegas. I got the highest award offered by National Ski Patrol.   The National Chairman presented it to me. Blondie will be out here in a few days.  Then we will fly back to Tx together, "Meeet the Parents" style.
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08-09-2005, 04:40 PM
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by H2Finally:
All the best ~t!  Make sure ya don't flush no dogs down the potty!!  </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Thankfully, with the size of our dogs, that would be impossible!
Tower... don't forget -- it's "meet the sister", too! 
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by ATRH2:
Always heard not to pull in reverse, any truth to that? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Plenty of truth.
You are on the "coast side" of your Ring and Pinion.
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08-04-2005, 04:48 PM
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by tower:
And a fine morning to you too, DRTY.  How's life treating you?
TXSUT, it also put unnecessary wear on the strap. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Exquisitely.
Are you back to the old Western Side Saddle grip?
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08-12-2005, 05:52 PM
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by tower:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by DRTYFN:
Cool. What's his name?  </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
It's strangely comforting to know that some things never change.  </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
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It's too much trouble to use the hitch when you have the D-rings right there ready to go.
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08-03-2005, 03:08 PM
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Exactly like one of those Tower
I was told its best to pull in reverse lower gear and engine weight over the axle for better traction. (I don't know the amount of truth to that but it works)
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08-06-2005, 07:42 PM
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Thanks to the guys who answered my question about using shackles.
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Thank you H2N & Horace. She's got 2 Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, so I think I'm okay on my bathroom protocol. I'm just hoping they like me.
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08-08-2005, 01:47 AM
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are the straps better than chain?
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by TXSUT:
Why the strong emphasis on using shackles?
-Pete </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Well, it's actually really very simple. Either you tie a knot with the strap or you have to use a shackle or other method to "hook" the strap to the D-ring. The knot idea should be the last resort if nothing else is available.
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08-09-2005, 07:50 PM
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08-04-2005, 12:16 PM
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Great stuff, P & P. Thanks!
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08-04-2005, 03:37 PM
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Why the strong emphasis on using shackles?
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08-03-2005, 11:27 AM
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Make sure you use a shackle.
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